OMAHA — Brandon Merrick, 38, Walthill, was sentenced Friday in federal court in Omaha for domestic assault resulting in substantial bodily injury.
A man's body was found inside a home at 512 Blaine St. in Norfolk after a fire at the residence Friday.
MADISON — A man convicted of four counts of burglary and other charges was sentenced in District Court Friday by Judge Mark Johnson.
Students from across Nebraska met with Gov. Pete Ricketts earlier this week to celebrate their success in the December “Find Your Genius” chal…
HUMPHREY — Four bids were received to build the proposed restricted-crossing U-turn (RCUT) at the Highway 81/91 intersection.
HARTINGTON — A couple of veterinarians from this Northeast Nebraska town didn’t set out to become celebrities.
MADISON — Attorneys and their assistants are a common sight here in Madison County District Court, as one might expect. However, it is not eve…
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The Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District board of directors were given an update on a $1 million investment made almost two years ago.
The Norfolk Public Schools board of education convened for a short meeting Thursday and approved the resignation of a district administrator.
HARTINGTON — For many in Hartington, there has been a missing landmark in their community.
HUMPHREY— Case dismissed — sort of.
Norfolk Fire & Rescue responded to an accident on Industrial Road north of Norfolk on Thursday about 10 a.m.
MADISON — It will continue to be up to voters to choose Madison County’s land surveyor.
WAKEFIELD — During last weekend’s storm, the Wakefield Rescue Department was called out in the most awful weather to respond to one of the worst situations.
MADISON — For years, Madison County has been adding computer lines and additional phones as needed in the courthouse.
Trying to reverse a 50-year pattern of people between the ages of 20 and 34 leaving Northeast Nebraska counties won’t happen overnight.
Members of the public will have an opportunity to meet the new president of Northeast Community College during an event later this week in South Sioux City.
A Norfolk man was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of violating a protection order.
LINCOLN — At a public hearing Wednesday, Speaker of the Legislature Jim Scheer sought to draw a line between a proposed constitutional amendment allowing up to six more state lawmakers and the actual decision to add senators.
One business owner’s plan for a new shop in southern Norfolk was denied Tuesday morning by the Norfolk Planning Commission.
It’s not a secret that in today’s world, students are attached to their smartphones.
A Norfolk women was arrested in connection with driving under the influence — third offense late Tuesday night.
PIERCE — A four-month-old lottery prize from a ticket sold in Pierce finally has been claimed.
A Norfolk women was arrested early Tuesday afternoon in relation to possession of methamphetamine, obstructing a police officer and resisting arrest.
It’s time to think summer — and the Madison County Fair & Rodeo to be conducted in Madison from Tuesday, July 7, through Sunday, July 12.
The Norfolk city council approved some contracts covering updates to Miracle Skatepark, levee repairs and street scanning in its short meeting Monday night.
A welfare check ended in a Norfolk man’s arrest in relation to third-degree domestic assault Tuesday night.
PIERCE — Officials at Zion Lutheran School here have declared Wednesday as a sick day.
SOUTH SIOUX CITY, Neb. (AP) — Gene Maffit walks past the barricades that have fallen over, blocking entrance into the lowest section of Scenic Park.
Norfolk Public Schools students and parents listened intently as Darrell Scott narrated the story of the life and death of his daughter, Rachel Scott, in the Johnny Carson Theatre on Monday night.
The Norfolk Police Division has released a photo of the vehicle it believes the suspects of the recent gas station skimming cases are driving.
The Pan Africans of Northeast Nebraska hosted an inaugural celebration Monday to recognize and educate the public on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Alisha Shelton is running for the U.S. Senate to “drain the gas out of Ben Sasse.”
A new method of scheduling at Behavioral Health Specialists in Norfolk now provides quicker access to mental health and addiction services.
Steve Anderson will serve a second year as the chairperson of the Northeast Community College Board of Governors. The term runs through December.
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OMAHA — Brandon Merrick, 38, Walthill, was sentenced Friday in federal court in Omaha for domestic assault resulting in substantial bodily injury.
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Emerson Police Chief Charles Chinn applied to the League Association of Risk Management for funds towards the purchase of a bullet proof vest and was recently presented one. "We understand that many communities do not have the resources to pay for a bullet proof vest for their officers. We want to help keep the officers safe by providing them with assistance for a vest," said Dave Bos, LARM loss control manager.
The Norfolk boys basketball program started the 10,000 Shot Club program in 2017. Players are encouraged to make 10,000 shots between the end of May and before school begins in mid-August. Pictured is Caleb Disch (from left), Beckett Drees, Ty Pinkelman, Drew Streich and Kallan Herman. All five joined the club after they charted their made shots throughout the summer.
Sometimes the best advice is from Grandpa. Pictured is Briggs, 5, and Kasyn, 8, with their Grandpa Hoggins.
On a chilly November day during pheasant season, Chris Avery and his son, Jackson, take a moment to pose for a photo taken by Jackson's grandpa, Randy Avery, before gearing up to go hunt. It was a proud moment for Jackson as this was his first time walking the fence line with his dad.
Riley Prokop, 19, watches over his sister, Skyler Prokop, 17, both of Thurston, as she begins to weld the driver's door plate on her demolition car. Both kids entered demolition derby cars in the 2020 Cornhusker Chaos Indoor Derby in Kearney on Jan. 4 and 5, competing in the Old School Division.
Ainsworth cheerleaders got into the school spirit during "beach night" at a recent home basketball game.
Lorretta Kratochvil of Norfolk has been gardening for over 50 years. Here she's pictured in her flower garden with raspberry bushes.
Members of Madison County Farm Bureau attended the Nebraska Farm Bureau annual meeting and convention in Kearney on Dec. 9 and 10. Pictured from left are Randy Sellin of Battle Creek, Dawn Kucera of Madison, Peggy Sellin of Battle Creek, Bruce Grant of Meadow Grove, Karen Grant of Meadow Grove, Kathy and Roger Acklie of Madison.
Ryker, 3½, sits on the step with his sister, Brooklyn, 1, for a precious picture. They are the children of Dustin and Kayla Schlote.
The City of Norfolk recently received a $500 Lean on LARM Safety Grant. Lyle Lutt, City of Norfolk Risk Manager, applied for the grant to purchase earplugs, hearing protection, helmets, safety glasses, vests, chemical gloves and other protective wear for multiple divisions across the city. Pictured from the left are Pat Mrsny, Norfolk Parks and Building Maintenance Superintendent; Julie Knudson, Norfolk Police Division; Byron Wylie, Norfolk Water Division; Brianna Duerst, Norfolk City Clerk; Jason Hansen, Norfolk Streets Division; Mike Bauer, Norfolk Police Division Captain; Lynn Hans,…
New black and gold awnings were installed on the front of the Mohawk Apartment Building at Fifth and Madison as part of the Historical Restoration Downtown Facade Improvement Program.
Officers of local American Postal Workers Union went shopping for items to donate to the Salvation Army Tree of Angels and Furbaby Rescue. Pictured from left are Cindy Vollbrecht, vice president of maintenance; Holly Chapman, president; Dixie Johnston, secretary/treasurer; and Dixie Cunningham, vice president.
The 2019 Ladies Guild Luncheon and Retro Fashion Show, held Nov. 7, was an amazing success. Over 100 women filled the NAC gallery to eat a delicious seasonal meal and see amazing fashions from the 1940s through the 1980s. The clothing was all donated and modeled by women from the Ladies Guild. Every year the Guild donates all the proceeds from this event to the Art Center.
Local Boy Scouts help Courtesy Ford give back to 5,000 Nebraska farmers with bags filled with donations from John Deere, Lou's, AWG and Walmart.
Sebastian and Vincent Guzman enjoying the last warm days of fall in style.
Delmer Pufahl was doing a little "clowning around" yesterday at Dinkel's Implement.
Brown County Hospital in Ainsworth hosted their third annual Chili Cook-off on Oct. 26 to raise money for the Sandhill’s Cancer Fund. There were 17 chilis entered in the various categories of spiciest, non-traditional and best tasting. Chili tasters voted on their favorites while they enjoyed cinnamon rolls, corn bread, cookies and barbecue pork sandwiches. Pictured from left to right are the three category winners:
Christ Lutheran School recently received their National Lutheran School Accreditation. The certificate culminates five years of hard work to ensure the staff serves their students and families to the best of their God given abilities. NLSA strives to help them continue to offer quality christian education by holding them accountable to be the best school they can be!
Knights of Columbus and families support Mercy Meals.
On Sept. 27, 1919, a meeting was held at the Tri-County Community Club room to organize a chapter of the American Legion. No official post name was selected because families of deceased WWI veterans declined to have the post named after their next of kin. Thus the name The American Legion Post 73 Newman Grove was born. There were 17 chapter members — now there are 64. This year, Post 73 has taken on two large projects — moving into a new and bigger home, and building a memorial to honor past, present and future veterans.
Madison County Clerk Anne Pruss and Commissioner Ron Schmidt accept Madison County’s $30,049 dividend from Nebraska Intergovernmental Risk Management Association board of directors member Buddy Small, a Brown County commissioner. The dividend was part of a $1 million distribution shared with 80 Nebraska counties and seven county-associated agencies during NIRMA’s annual membership conference Oct. 3-4 in York. Schmidt also is a member of the NIRMA board.
Lewis and Clark Scenic Byway recently held a “Garden Path” event. One of the numerous winners was Marilyn Tenney (left) of Lyons who visited the Deb Copple Studio & Garden near Homer. Copple is picture with Tenney.
Carter Tegeler (from left), Paige Taylor, Shane Taylor, Alesha Rosberg, Brooke Rosberg and Rob Lamm prepare for skydiving.
Norfolk Elk longevity members were recently invited for cake and coffee and were presented with pins. In attendance were 50-year members Howard Leshovsky and Ron Skiff; 60-year members Tom Dover, Warren Monson and Bob Huntley; and 55-year member Robert Dillon, who lives in North Carolina, was sent his pin.
Jason Thiele, wildlife biologist with the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission, and Patrick Cowsert, soil scientist with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, visit with students about the importance of wetland plants and animals as they examine portions of Gilman Park in Pierce. Eleven high schools were represented at the 30th anniversary of Wonderful World of Water, a competition for ninth and 10th graders.
Norfolk Elks Lodge 653 was one of many booths at the National Night Out event in Central Park in early August. They played a Plinko game for prizes and handed out drug awareness material.
Five generations: Great-great-grandma Marie Aase-Borgman holding 5-month-old Sage Sears, great-grandma Sandy Duncan, mom Tatum Sears and grandpa Greg Preister.
Jaxon Ebeling helping Grumpa put up German flags in preparation for last weekend's Oktoberfest.
Trinity Lutheran Elementary School in Hoskins recently received a first place award in the school recycling category from Keep Nebraska Beautiful. In all, 14 students spent about 30 minutes each week collecting paper, amassing some 16,000 pounds by the end of the school year. The group also hosted an electronic recycling center for the town. As a result, Hoskins residents feel like they live in a cleaner community, showing once again that even the youngest among us can inspire great things.
The 2020 Germany, Italy, Switzerland and Paris area travel group held an educational, get-acquainted lunch at Napolis in late summer. Pictured are M. Nuttleman (from left), Mrs. Simpson (group leader), B. Shively, R. Boyer, M. and S. Easland, J. Jaquez, S. Nuttleman, C. Pritchett and J. Simpson. G. Day, C. and C. Klein, and E. Schmucker were unable to attend.
Two-year-old Jase Dvorak of Pierce climbing the fridge for the next “America Ninja Warrior Toddler.”
On June 12, the Norfolk Elks Lodge #653 conducted a Flag Day ceremony at the Norfolk Veterans Home. Ice cream was enjoyed after the program that was donated by Hiland Dairy. A Flag Day ceremony was also conducted at Norfolk High.
Rotarian Dr. Dave Merritt, received the the Paul Harris Fellowship Award. This award is one of the highest honors Rotary can bestow upon a person. Recipients are Rotarians and community professionals, in recognition of their outstanding contributions, exemplifying the highest ideal in Rotary in placing “SERVICE ABOVE SELF.” This honor accompanies a donation of $1,000 or more, in the recipient’s name, to Rotary International’s “Annual Program Fund,” which supports Rotary’s world-wide programs. This is Dave's second time receiving the award.
Four generation photo — from 2 years to 97 years. Pictured is Lucy and mother Kara Hilzer of Lincoln, great-grandmother Darlene Barrett of Madison and grandmother Kay Maize of Lincoln.
The 2019 Boy and Girl State representatives recently reported on their experience at Boys and Girls State held at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to the American Legion Family Post 16 of Norfolk. Each year the Legion family sponsors young men and women to attend. Pictured is Jacob Rusk; and Ashley Myers (from left), Logan Brtek and Mason Borgman.
I told my 14-year-old to find something to do and this is what he did.
Great-granddaughter Suttynn, with her mom, Skye, was excited to see the firetruck with flashing lights, leading the parade during the Battle Creek Summer City Fest.
Rotarian James Merritt (right) received the Paul Harris Fellowship Award for the second time. The Paul Harris Fellowship Award is one of the highest honors Rotary can bestow upon a person. Recipients are Rotarians and community professionals, in recognition of their outstanding contributions, exemplifying the highest ideal in Rotary in placing “Service above self.” This honor accompanies a donation of $1,000 or more in the recipient’s name to Rotary International’s “Annual Program Fund,” which supports Rotary’s world-wide programs and local service programs.
Simon and Ruthie Lingenfelter, 4, won the Duck N Run at the recent Fit N Fun Family Festival at the Chuck M. Pohlman Complex. They are the children of Kyle and Katie Lingenfelter of Columbus.
On his 101st birthday, Keith Roll got on a motorcycle and went on a ride with his godson, Steve Rokahr.
On a warm summer day, the kitty got a cool drink of water and there were plenty of butterflies out.
Back to school carnival at St. John's Church in Norfolk on Wednesday evening.
This sign, erected two miles north of Norfolk, was damaged in the March flood. Renner Wraps offered to remake the sign at no charge. The new sign is now in place, and all should appreciate the message the sign delivers.
Children attending Vacation Bible School at St. John's Lutheran Church in Norfolk recently packaged Heart-y Soup sacks that were donated to the Norfolk Food Pantry. Each packet contains all the ingredients to make eight one-cup servings of soup. Funding for the soup was donated by Thrivent Action Dollars.
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Wilma Dopson, 92, is a 72-year member of American Legion Auxiliary 88. Her husband, Virgil H. Hansen, joined the U.S. Navy on Aug. 4, 1943, and served on the USS Denver where he worked on the radar system. He was discharged on May 11, 1946. Mrs. Dopson has held most offices in the Auxiliary through the years. She is still serving as a color bearer and treasurer.
ContiTech USA celebrated 40 years with an event at Divots with the Fastenal race car and a Continental tire semi on display. Bill Webbert (pictured) and others enjoyed the display.
Emma Rodriguez, 3, daughter of Cory Rodriguez and Amber Rodgers, knows how to pass the time during a long road trip.
The corn was only knee-high by the 4th of July. By July 16, it's safe to say it grew a little. Pictured is Don Corroll with granddaughter Lilian, daughter of Jim and Tina Cope of Fremont.
The ninth Annual Pierce Historical Society Classic Car Show was held on Sunday, June 30. It was a hot day but the cars were hotter! Jeff and Tracy Spear of Hampton, Iowa, came with their 1955 Chevy 210 Post Del Ray. The car made a return trip to Pierce as it was one of the vehicles purchased at the Lambrecht car auction in 2013. The original owner of the car, George Prince of Pierce, got to spend the afternoon with Jeff and the car.
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